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Perricone MD Rejuvenating Moisturizer for oily skin

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Perricone MD Rejuvenating Moisturizer

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to glycerin and dimethicone, which hydrate and smooth texture, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
  • While Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil provides some humectant action, the formula's primary benefits are general skincare, not specifically targeting oily shine.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviews

This moisturizer is praised for its rich texture that plumps, firms, and smooths aging or dry skin without greasiness. Many users report reduced fine lines and improved radiance. Some users experienced product pilling or sensitivity to the fragrance.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Keeps my skin moist without the acne.”
    • “Very rich and nourishing.”
    • “Replenishes fragile skin.”
  • Improves texture Often Mentioned
    • “Skin looks smoother, with no discoloration.”
    • “Visibly plumper, firmer, and smoother.”
    • “Skin feels better, smoother and brighter.”
  • Non-greasy formula Sometimes Noted
    • “It's non greasy, absorbs right in.”
    • “Absorbs quickly without any residual grease.”
    • “Not greasy or sticky.”
  • Reduces lines Sometimes Noted
    • “Plumps my skin to reduce the look of fine lines.”
    • “Targets deep wrinkles and creases.”
    • “Saw a reduction in the appearance of fine lines.”
  • Product pilling Sometimes Noted
    • “When I try to apply my liquid makeup over it it rolls up.”
    • “It all pealed away. It looked like a snow storm.”
    • “I do not really experience pilling unless I use too much.”
  • Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “A few reviewers found the fragrance too strong.”
    • “Unfortunately had an allergic reaction.”
    • “Experienced minor irritation.”
  • White cast Rarely Noted
    • “Leaves this white flaky texture on my face.”
    • “Had to really blend so it didn't appear to leave a white cast.”
    • “Doesn't leave a whitecast (after 7 days).”

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Questions and answers

How well does Perricone MD Rejuvenating Moisturizer work for oily skin?

This moisturizer works moderately well for oily skin by hydrating and smoothing texture, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control. Oily skin needs a product that targets shine, provides a lightweight texture without heavy oils, and helps maintain the skin barrier without causing breakouts or excess oiliness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?

Glycerin and dimethicone make this cream a moderate fit for oily skin by hydrating and smoothing texture. Oily skin needs a product that includes lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help control shine without heavy oils or clogged pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Acyl-Glutathione do for oily skin?

Acyl-Glutathione is unlikely to be the best fit for oily skin, as this skin type needs balancing ingredients and lightweight hydrators to control shine and keep pores clear without feeling heavy.

What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?

Vitamin C helps oily skin by fighting oil oxidation and calming redness, making it a useful addition to your daily routine. Formulas with vitamin C keep skin balanced without clogging pores.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017

Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This moisturizer goes in the morning routine after a hydrating toner and before sunscreen, and in the evening routine after your treatment step. It offers moderate hydration and smooths texture for oily skin, but this skin type needs targeted oil-control ingredients for an optimal fit.

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream alongside your retinol treatment by applying the cream after your retinol in the evening. Using a moisturizer helps keep your skin comfortable and smooth while you use retinol, though oily skin needs a product with strong oil control ingredients.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use it?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to help keep your skin hydrated and smooth. Daily application of this type of moisturizer is unlikely to cause irritation and helps improve overall skin texture and moisture.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This cream is unlikely to cause purging since it does not contain exfoliating acids that speed up cell turnover, but it may feel a bit heavy for oily skin. Oily skin works best with lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help control shine and balance oil production.

Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?

This moisturizer works fine on the body, but take care near the eyes because the skin there is much thinner and more sensitive. When used on the body, it helps hydrate and smooth texture, though an oily skin type also needs ingredients for oil control.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, citronellol, limonene, and linalool). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Palmitoyl Glycine, S-Palmitoylglutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Peg-100 Stearate, Ribose, Lactic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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